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Joint Review of AYUSH Trade and Industry by Piyush Goel and Shripad Naik tomorrow
The Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goel and the Minister of State  for AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik will take a review of the current status of AYUSH Trade and Industry in the context of the various initiatives taken by the Ministry of AYUSH on 4th December 2020 through video conference at 4 PM.
The review comes against the backdrop the growing global interest in Ayush-based disease-preventive solutions in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The last joint review meeting of the Ayush Trade and Industry was taken by both the both Ministers on 9th April 2020 and since then the Ministry of AYUSH has taken many initiatives to integrate AYUSH Systems into the efforts to protect the people from Covid-19 as well as to treat them successfully. The Ministry accomplished this by issuing timely advisories, Post Covid management and National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for the management of Covid-19, and through pro-active policy initiatives. The Ministry has also taken up a massive campaign on the need for individuals to adopt disease-preventive measures, to encourage people to use AYUSH Systems to protect themselves from Covid-19.
There is emerging evidence of large-scale adoption of Ayush-based prophylactic solutions by the people. There are also indications of correlation between large-scale adoption of Ayush practices and low level of Covid-19 mortality in India. All these have contributed to increased adoption of Health and Wellness solutions based on Ayush disciplines in India and many other countries. The Ayush Trade and Industry therefore needs to gear up to meet this increased demand.
The policy initiatives taken by the Ministry of AYUSH include steps to facilitate the researchers from any stream of Science as well as AYUSH Doctors to undertake the research on Covid -19 through AYUSH Systems and facilitation of the AYUSH industry to work even during the lockdown period. The various initiatives taken by the Ministry of AYUSH have been found significantly useful not only in India but in different parts of the World which relates to unprecedented demand for Ayurveda Medicine. Both the ministers will interact with the industry leaders to get the feedback with reference to the AYUSH Trade, the extent of increase in demand at domestic level and to discuss future road map for the promotion of AYUSH.
Ministry of External Affairs
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing.
The Agreement will facilitate regulation and harmonization of already existing free movement rights for people ordinarily residing in the border areas of both countries. It will also facilitate movement of people on the basis of valid passports and visas which will enhance economic and social interaction between the two countries.
The Agreement is an enabling arrangement for movement of people across India-Myanmar border. It is expected to provide connectivity and enhance interaction of the people of North Eastern States of India with the people of Myanmar.
The Agreement would give a boost to the economy of the North East and allow us to leverage our geographical connections with Myanmar to boost trade and people to people ties.
The Agreement will safeguard the traditional rights of the largely tribal communities residing along the border which are accustomed to free movement across the land border.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Avail the benefits of Vishwakarma Scheme for Self-Respect, Strength and Prosperity: Shri Narayan Rane to artisans, and craftsmen
A symposium and Convention organised in Sindhudurg district to create awareness about Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme
: Mumbai, October 5, 2023
A symposium and convention on Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme was organised at Sindhudurg town today, for creating awareness about the newly launched scheme amongst potential beneficiaries such as artisans and craftsmen. The central government launched the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme on September 17, 2023.
Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane who attended the symposium, said that the scheme envisages providing scope for the expertise of artisans and craftsmen, to lead them towards a respectable life. He appealed to the artisans and craftsmen to reap benefits of the scheme in large numbers to earn respect, strength and prosperity.
The PM Vishwakarma scheme has been devised for financial empowerment of traditional artisans and craftsmen. The scheme helps in developing and strengthening the supply chain, to create demand for 18 different types of traditional artisans and craftsmen and make a positive impact on the lives of lakhs of Indians, said the Union MSME Minister Shri Rane.
MSME Secretary and Development Commissioner Dr Rajnish; Deputy Director, MSME Anuja Bapat were present amongst the dignitaries on the occasion. Senior officials of MSME Department and experts from various fields addressed the young artisans during the event. The traditional artisans of Sindhudurg district attended the event in large numbers. The representatives of the Carpenter and Barber community were felicitated as a mark of token. A number of potential beneficiaries registered for the PM Vishwakarma Scheme on the spot.
About Vishwakarma scheme:
Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, artisans and craftspeople will be provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, Credit Support upto Rs.1 lakh  and Rs.2 lakh  with a concessional interest rate of 5%. The Scheme will further provide Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentive, Incentive for Digital Transactions and Marketing Support. The scheme will provide support to artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban areas across India. Eighteen traditional trades will be covered in the first instance under PM Vishwakarma. Rs 13,000 crore has been allocated to the scheme to provide equitable support to its traditional and skilled artisans.
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PM expresses happiness and pride over the amazing response to Har Ghar Tiranga Movement
PM also urges citizens to share the photo with Tiranga
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness and pride over the amazing response to Har Ghar Tiranga Movement. Shri Modi said that we are seeing record participation from people across different walks of life. Shri Modi also urged the citizens to share the photo with Tiranga on harghartiranga.com
The Prime Minister took to twitter to share the glimpses of magnificent Har Ghar Tiranga Movement coming from across the country.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 184.70 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 12,597
- Active cases stand at 0.03%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
- 1,316 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,24,95,089
- 913 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 79.10 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,14,823 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Finance
SPMCIL signs MoU with TERI under CSR initiatives
The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited , a Mini Ratna, Category-I CPSE, wholly owned by the Govt. of India, and the Energy Resources Institute  signed MoU here yesterday at the SPMCIL Corporate Office.
The MoU, with an estimated cost of Rs. 525.49 lakh, is for the integrated development of village for Social Development – Model Village - Siroliya, District - Dewas, Madhya Pradesh under CSR initiatives of SPMCIL.
From SPMCIL, Shri S.K. Sinha, Director , and Shri B.J. Gupta, Chief General Manager , Shri Prakash Kumar, Jt. GM  & Shri Vinod Sharma, Consultant, were present while Shri Amit Kumar Thakur, Associate Director & Head CSR & Ms. Mitaksha Raswant, Research Associate, from TERI were present on this occasion.
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
Global Sanitation Convention to Herald 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation will organize a global sanitation convention to mark the beginning of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, also coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission.
Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention  will be a 4-day international conference that will bring together Sanitation Minsters and other leaders in WASH  from around the world. A host of national and international dignitaries are slated to attend the event, for which preparations are under way. The Convention will culminate on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti, which is also celebrated as the Swachh Bharat Diwas. Several mass mobilisation events and campaigns are being planned across the States in the run up to this Day.
India aims to eliminate open defecation by October 2nd, 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who held sanitation very close to his heart. Rural sanitation coverage has made ground-breaking progress, from 39% in October 2014, at the start of SBM, to over 92% today, with behaviour change being the key focus of implementation. The success of the Swachh Bharat Mission will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the global achievement of Sustainable Development Goal , i.e. to achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all. Simultaneously, coordinated efforts are in place to improve sanitation levels in all sectors and all public places. The global Convention will be aimed at sharing sanitation success stories and lessons across all participating countries.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India's Active caseload falls to 33,917 today; stands at 0.08% of India’s total Positive Cases
2,568 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 180.40 Cr
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.72%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.46%
In a positive development, India’s Active Caseload has declined to 33,917. Active cases now constitute 0.08% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.72%. 4,722 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,24,46,171.
2,568 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 7,01,773 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 77.97 Cr  cumulative tests.
There has been a sustained fall in the weekly and daily Positivity Rates too. Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.46% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.37%.
On the vaccination front, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 180.40 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,11,52,628 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,02,731
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2nd Dose
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99,85,923
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Precaution Dose
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43,21,775
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,11,615
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2nd Dose
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1,74,80,218
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Precaution Dose
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65,82,840
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,59,68,909
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2nd Dose
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3,43,09,111
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,34,55,646
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2nd Dose
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45,64,67,364
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,25,55,219
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2nd Dose
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18,30,29,983
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,66,05,098
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2nd Dose
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11,39,94,240
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Precaution Dose
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1,04,58,219
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Precaution Dose
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2,13,62,834
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Total
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1,80,40,28,891
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Celebrates its 17th Foundation Day
Union WCD Minister Launches New Motto of NCPCR ‘भविष्यो रक्षति रक्षित:’
In Children’s Welfare Lies The Foundation Of A Strong Nation: Union Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights  today celebrated its 17th Foundation Day at 15th August Ground at Red Fort, New Delhi. The Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani was the chief guest at the event which was attended by the Chairperson of NCPCR, Shri Priyank Kanoongo, Secretary, WCD, Shri Indevar Pandey and other officials.
On the occasion, Smt Irani launched the new motto of NCPCR ‘भविष्यो रक्षति रक्षित:’ and said “the new motto exhorts us to protect the future i.e. our children, for in their welfare lies the foundation of a strong Nation.”
The Minister interacted with the children from different States and also visited the exhibition based on stories of freedom fighters during their childhood organised by Border Security Forces  in collaboration with NCPCR and remembered their sacrifices.
The Union WCD Minister also complemented the collaboration between NCPCR & Border Security Force for the special initiative called ‘SAHARA’, which is an initiative to provide psycho-social counselling & support to children of BSF jawans who made the supreme sacrifice. Appreciating the collaboration, Smt. Irani, in a tweet said that in 2 months, 300 calls have been answered & 127 complaints addressed through weblink.
Ministry of Communications
"Get licence before offering Satellite-based services": Telecom Dept to 'Starlink Internet Services'
Starlink is not a licensee, clarifies Department Telecommunications
Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. has pointed out that 'Starlink Internet Services' is not licensed to offer satellite-based internet services in India being advertised to the public.
It has come to notice that M/s Starlink has started pre-selling/booking of the satellite based Starlink Internet Services in India. The same is also evident from the website of Starlink  wherein satellite based internet services can be booked by users in Indian territory.
For rendering satellite based services in India, requisite license from Department of Telecommunications, Government of India are required. It is hereby informed to the public at large that the said company has not obtained any license/authorization for rendering satellite based internet services that are being booked on their website. Accordingly, the Government has asked the company to comply with the Indian regulatory framework for rendering the satellite based communication services and refrain from booking/rendering the satellite internet services in India with immediate effect.
Given the fact that Starlink is not a licensee, the public is advised not to subscribe to Starlink services being advertised.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
INFORMATION OF VARIOUS SCHEMES
Central Government follows the principle of “Minimum Government - Maximum Governance”, under which efforts are being made to reduce public interface with government authorities and provide information, as far as possible through online modes. The details about the schemes of Ministry of MSME are made available through the web portals of Ministry and its attached and field offices. The field offices of the Ministry of MSME, located in various States and Union Territories inter-alia also create awareness about the schemes through seminars/workshops and meetings with Industry Associations.
Government has undertaken a systematic exercise across Central Ministries/Departments and States/UTs to eliminate or reduce compliances which have an adverse impact on time and cost of businesses including MSMEs and Startups.
Special Economic Zones  have the facility of single window clearance mechanism along with a dedicated Customs wing for faster approval and clearance of goods and services supplied by the SEZ units for export as well as to Domestic Tariff Area . As far as EOUs are concerned, faster clearances are available for export and there is also time-bound procedure for DTA sale permission, which is granted within 2 days as per the provisions contained in existing Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 read with Handbook of Procedures.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Path-breaking India-UAE CEPA negotiated in just 88 days: DPIIT Secy.
Tremendous growth of 20% in India-UAE bilateral trade since CEPA came into force
Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  and H.E Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, jointly inaugurated the events to commemorate the first anniversary of the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement  between India and the UAE. Speaking at the event, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted how the path-breaking India-UAE CEPA, which was negotiated in just 88 days, has become a significant turning point in the bilateral economic relations between the two countries.
For India, the CEPA with UAE is the first in the region and for UAE, it is their first ever CEPA. Since the entry into force of CEPA, bilateral trade between India and UAE has witnessed tremendous growth of 20% when compared to the previous year. India’s exports to the UAE also recorded a remarkable growth of 12%, reaching US $ 31.3 billion in 2022-2023.
As part of the CEPA celebrations, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated the Kerala Pavilion today at the Annual Investment Meeting in Abu Dhabi. He held meetings with the senior leadership of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala, the top UAE investors in India. Welcoming the surge in investments from the UAE to India, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh invited both companies to explore new sectors for investing in India, especially the renewable and digital sectors. The UAE is currently the seventh largest investor in India with an estimated investment of US$ 18 billion.
Secretary, DPIIT will be inaugurating the International Jewellery Exposition Centre in Dubai tomorrow. He will also be the Chief Guest for a multi-sectoral B-2-B event in Dubai organised by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council  tomorrow, in which around 100 companies from India and UAE, including representatives of various Export Promotion Councils  are expected to participate.
The “CEPA – Beyond Trade” commemorative event included food and fashion pavilions, sharing of the success stories of the historic trade bonds between India and the UAE and panel discussions on future areas of cooperation.
The visit of Secretary, DPIIT to UAE is his first official trip abroad since assumption of office in April 2023, indicating the significance India attaches to close relationship with UAE.
PIB Headquarters
DEFENCE PENSION ADALAT AT PALAKKAD
A State Level Defence Pension Adalat will be held at Palakkad on 13th & 14th November 2017 under the aegis of the Controller of Defence Accounts, Chennai to redress pension related grievances of defence pensioners/defence family pensioners  drawing defence pension in Kerala.
The prescribed format for application is available in the website – www.cdachennai.nic.in. Any pensioner having grievance relating to grant/disbursement of defence pension may send their application along with copy of discharge book, bank pass book duly updated , PPO/Corr.PPO  to the Adalat Officer, Office of the C.D.A, 618, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 018 on or before 30 September 2017. For further details please contact Ph.044-24349980 Extn.135, Fax : 044-24348142.
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Ministry of Defence
India and Finland ink MoU to enhance bilateral defence cooperation
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence of Finland Mr Jukka Juusti signed a Memorandum of Understanding  to further defence cooperation between India and Finland, here today. The MoU on co-operation in the field of Production, Procurement, Research and Development of Defence related Equipment and Industrial cooperation has been inked on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2020. Under the broad ambit of the MoU, cooperation between Finnish companies and Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings could be explored.
A draft MoU between the two countries in the field of defence cooperation amongst others was under discussion since the DefExpo 2018 and has now been formalised in the run up to DefExpo 2020, to be held in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow between February 5-9, 2020.
In 2019, Mr Juusti had led a delegation to Aero India in Bengaluru and post his visit, the Permanent Secretary had evinced their interest to participate in the ‘Make in India’ vision and formalise an arrangement for Defence Industrial cooperation through an MoU.
On February 13, 2016, Prime Minister of Finland Mr Juha Sipila had bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to India for the inauguration of the ‘Make in India’ week. In April 17, 2018, Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with Mr Sipila during the first India-Nordic Summit in Stockholm, Sweden. Also, a delegation from Finland had visited India between November 29 – December 02, 2018 to explore new business opportunities for Finnish companies.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
 of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Venkatachari Lakshminarayanan, Advocate as an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
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CONSTABLE  IN CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES , NIA, SSF AND RIFLEMAN  IN ASSAM RIFLES EXAMINATION, 2021
Staff Selection Commission has published Notification for "Constable  in Central Armed Police Forces , NIA, SSF and Rifleman  in Assam Rifles Examination, 2021" on 17-07-2021.
Applications must be submitted in online mode only through ssc.nic.in . The last date for submission of online applications is 31-08-2021 and last date for making online fee payment is 02-09-2021.
Information regarding vacancies, age limit, essential educational qualification, fee payable, scheme of examination, how to apply, etc. are given in detail in the Recruitment Notice.
In the online application form, candidates are required to upload the scanned colour passport size photograph, which should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of the Notice of Examination, and, the date on which the photograph has been taken should be clearly printed on the photograph. Applications without such date printed on the photograph will be rejected.
In Southern Region, Tier-I of the Computer Based Examination will be held in 21 Centres/Cities viz. Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam & Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Karimnagar & Warangal in Telangana; Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli & Vellore in Tamilnadu; and Puducherry.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Thiru. K.Nagaraja, Joint Secretary & Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission , Chennai.